The National Pulse

The ANC’s National Working Committee is currently meeting with the Gauteng Provincial Executive Committee over its performance at the May polls. Earlier on today, the party’s Secretary General Fikile Mbalula addressed the media ahead of today’s meeting. Joining us to talk about some of the issues that were raised during this morning’s press briefing is….   GUEST: S’bahle Motha, SABC News reporter

    On Sunday, Algeria’s National Independent Election Authority announced President Abdelmadjid Tebboune as the winner of the country’s election that took place on Saturday. However, there are claims that the results do not match turnout figures and local tallies. Interestingly, President Tebboune also agrees with this assertion. So what really happened on Saturday? For more on this, we are joine...

    The South African Medical Association has extended its sincere sympathy to Tom London and all those who continue to suffer due to the dire circumstances in our public healthcare sector. In a video posted on social media, London claims to have experienced neglect and rude behaviour from the staff and doctors.   GUEST: Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa, Chairperson of the South African Medical Association (SAMA...

The Fireside Chat   As we continue with our Fridays Fireside Chats. Today we are joined by Carolyn Steyn who is widely known for knitting blankets in honour of Nelson Mandela’s contribution, life and legacy. Some of you may recall that in 2014, Carolyn founded the initiative 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day, which has since evolved into a global movement.   GUEST (Studio): Carolyn Steyn, Philant...

    The Deep Learning Indaba is the annual meeting of the African machine learning and AI community with the mission to strengthen African AI. This year the deep learning indaba is taking place in Dakar, Senegal, from the 1st to the 7th of September 2024 at Amadou Mahtar Mbow University comprising keynotes, tutorials, workshops, panel discussions, and paper presentations. Bataung Qhotsokoane, Edit...

Doctors without borders are calling on all stakeholders to ensure an equitable distribution of resources in the DRC as the country continues to see an increase in the spread of mpox. You may recall that last month the World Health Organisation declared the surge in mpox cases a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) due to rising infections in several countries, particularly in A...

  It is the final stretch of the China-Africa Cooperation summit underway in Beijing. This summit was the biggest gathering of African heads of state outside of the continent wraps up its business today. China is ready to work with African countries to fully implement various outcomes of the summit, promote common development and prosperity, and jointly build a high-level China-Africa community wi...

Blind SA, represented by SECTION27, is taking the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), on an urgent basis, to the Equality Court for unfairly discriminating against 50 blind and visually impaired students who are trying to complete the National Certificate in Small Business and Financial Management through the ICB. To tell us more about this case is….   GUEST: Christo de Klerk, President of B...

Earlier on today, Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services to explain matters related to VBS. Simelane denied having an improper relationship with the contractor employed by the Polokwane municipality and she also denied any wrong-doing regarding the controversial VBS scandal. Take a listen to what...

Today, representatives of organised business, community, government and organised labour are meeting in Johannesburg for the National Economic Development Labour Council's 29th Annual Summit. For more on what this year’s summit is about, we are joined by…..   GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC News reporter

Following our chat with former DIRCO Minister Dr Naledi Pandor last week. Today we speak to Senamile Masango who was mentioned by Pandor as a young person to watch in South Africa. Masango is a celebrated nuclear scientist, who will always be celebrated as the first African woman to conduct an African led experiment at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN.   GUEST: Senamil...

Earlier on, I spoke to new MK member, Bongani Baloyi, about his move to the party. Political analyst, Lukhona Mnguni joins me on the line to give us a political analysis of this situation. Lukhona, let’s start by playing clips from the conversation I had with Bongani Baloyi…    GUEST: Lukhona Mnguni, Political Analyst

Yesterday, through his regular engagements at Unisa through the Thabo Mbeki School, former president Thabo Mbeki wished the ANC-led GNU success and said the planned national dialogue would be critical in giving President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government a mandate so that all those in the executive would stop referring to their own manifestos.   GUEST: Advocate Sipho Mantula  

We’ve been having a daily check-in with SABC International News Editor, Sophie Mokoena who is currently in Beijing, China, for the China-Africa Cooperation summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke about 2 hours ago but before that, China President, Xi Jinping pledged China's support across debt-laden Africa. Sophie Mokoena what exactly did… GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC International News Editor  

Following weeks of rumours, it is now public knowledge that Xiluva founder, Bongani Baloyi is the latest high-profile politician to join the Jacob Zuma-led uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party. Baloyi joins us now to tell us more about his latest political move….   GUEST: Bongani Baloyi, new MK Party member

Close to 25 million Algerians will head to the polls on Saturday to exercise their right to pick the country’s next leader. However though, most observers believe that incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune faces no real risk to his rule as he seeks a second term.   GUEST: Ebrahim Deen, Independent Researcher

PRASA has announced additional train services for spectators attending tomorrow’s AFCON Qualifier match between Bafana Bafana and Uganda. The same arrangement has been made for spectators attending the highly anticipated rugby Test match that is due to take place on Saturday between the Springboks and All Blacks in Cape Town. To talk to us about this is…..   GUEST: Zipho Mlambo, Head of Marketing...

We unpack the African Food Systems Forum 2024 Summit that is currently underway in Rwanda, Kigali. This as we understand that food security and hunger are persistent challenges in Africa. Interestingly food aid has been steadily increasing at approximately 10% each year. So this is definitely one of those issues that we can’t ignore. Joining us for this conversation is….   GUEST (Rwanda): Boazi Ke...

Today we chat to Jackie Gallagher, Sparrow Schools Educational Trust founder. After 35 years of dedicated service, Jackie Gallagher has announced her retirement and stepped down as the General Manager of Sparrow School Educational Trust. Gallagher founded the organisation as a Saturday school with just four learners. Under her leadership, it grew into a successful educational institution in South...

Earlier today, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie and the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube signed an agreement that is meant to progressively transform access to both sports and cultural programs in schools. Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube joins me on the line… GUEST: Siviwe Gwarube, Minister of Basic Education

Earlier on, I spoke to former Post office CEO, Mark Barnes, about the looming liquidation day zero of the SOE. The South African Post Office said unless it receives a cash injection, it will run out of funds as early as October.   GUEST: Anoosh Rooplal, South African Business Rescue Practitioner

Animation in South Africa is rapidly becoming a significant industry, and its rise to prominence reflects not just local creativity, but also the country’s potential to be a global leader in Animation and multimedia technology. Joining me on the line to talk about animation in South Africa is Tumelo Matabola, a junior 2D/3D generalist with a focus on traditional 2D animation and 2D VFX animation....

Weeks after announcing he was mobilising the party to appoint a new secretary-general in Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, the former leader of the EFF students command, Mpho Morolane, has resigned from the party, following in Floyd Shivambu’s footsteps. His departure marks the end of a decade-long affiliation with the organisation, where he played several key roles including serving as the inaugural president of...

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit today touching on the South African economy as well as the 7th administration’s journey. SABC International News Editor, Sophie Mokoena joins me on the line from China… GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC International News Editor